Administration Assistant

Christ the King Catholic Academy is looking to appoint a friendly and efficient Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a vibrant, inclusive and supportive school community where staff wellbeing and professional development are highly valued.

At Christ the King, we are proud of our welcoming culture and strong relationships between staff, students and families. We are committed to helping every child be the best they can be — and our staff play a vital role in making this happen every day.

As Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and provide excellent customer service to staff, students, parents and visitors. Duties will include:

• Managing calls, emails and front desk enquiries
• Supporting school communications and administrative systems
• Assisting with events, trips and whole-school activities
• Providing reprographics and general office support
• Supporting systems such as Parent Pay and student records
• Assisting with first aid and maintaining accurate records

We are seeking someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills
• Can manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Works well as part of a team and independently
• Is professional, calm and approachable

Previous experience in administration is essential, and experience in a school setting would be an advantage.

Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.

Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.

Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.